Zip Code 28655
📍 Morganton, NC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
38,138.50 lbs
Total Air Pollution
In 2024, industrial facilities in Morganton, NC released over 38,138.50 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was HEXION INC - MORGANTON FACILITY, which emitted large quantities of Methanol into the local air. Residents of 28655 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- HEXION INC - MORGANTON FACILITYOwned by: HEXION HOLDINGS CORPMethanol released to air12,714.00 lbsLBS
- MOLDED FIBER GLASS NORTH CAROLINA Cancer RiskOwned by: MOLDED FIBER GLASS COStyrene released to air11,359.18 lbsLBS
- AMERICAN ROLLER BEARING COOwned by: AMERICAN ROLLER BEARING INCMethanol released to air5,041.00 lbsLBS
- HEXION INC - MORGANTON FACILITY Cancer RiskOwned by: HEXION HOLDINGS CORPFormaldehyde released to air3,460.00 lbsLBS
- AMERICAN ROLLER BEARINGOwned by: AMERICAN ROLLER BEARING INCMethanol released to air3,440.00 lbsLBS
- SGL CARBON LLC Cancer RiskPolycyclic aromatic compounds released to air2,027.00 lbsLBS
- MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLCOwned by: MERITOR INCManganese released to air95.28 lbsLBS
- HEXION INC - MORGANTON FACILITYOwned by: HEXION HOLDINGS CORPCertain glycol ethers released to air1.4 lbsLBS
- SOUTHERN CONCRETE MATERIALS-MORGANTON (KERRS)Owned by: HEDRICK INDUSTRIESLead compounds released to air0.517 lbsLBS
- SGL CARBON LLC Cancer RiskLead released to air0.1 lbsLBS
- SGL CARBON LLCBenzo[g,h,i]perylene released to air0.02 lbsLBS
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Formaldehyde), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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